Who we are
UCC are managed and operated by a group of highly qualified, skilled and experienced professionals, dedicated to wildlife conservation and the preservation of Bio- and Genetic Diversity. All animal procedures at the UCC are conducted with full veterinarian support and assistance, treating ALL animals with respect, dignity & compassion.
Research and conservation projects at the UCC are managed by the UCC and its research partners and associates on a highly sustainable basis to ensure the long-term conservation and scientific research contribution by the UCC – Read more …
The independent UCC & Biobank are situated within the Ukutula Private Game Reserve, North West Province, South Africa.
The UKUTULA Game Reserve is registered and permitted as:
- Captive Breeding Facility
- Commercial Exhibition Facility
- Rhino Rehabilitation Facility
Ukutula’s management plan also provides for animal rescue, research and education. In addition, Ukutula supports the IUCN’s One-Plan-Approach to Species Conservation and Animal Breeding Principals – read more …
What we do
Predator Conservation
Why: Africa's large mammals decreased by 90 - 98% since 1804!Predator Conservation
The UCC is pro-active in ensuring the survival of Africa’s large predators through professional captive breeding, research & conservation programs – CLICK HERE for more infoResearch & Bio-Bank
International Scientific Research & Bio-Preservation ProjectsMammal Research & Bio-Bank
Internationally accredited scientific research projects by professional scientists, veterinarians & zoologists . . . CLICK HERE to view moreWildlife Courses
Wildlife & Conservation Education - contact us for more detail.Wildlife & Nature Courses
Various professional wildlife and nature courses available – CLICK HERE to read more.
Community Support
Wildlife & Conservation Education ProjectsCommunity Support
Skills development & training programs in support of conservation education – CLICK HERE to view more.Decline in Predator Population Numbers
Globally ALL large mammal numbers have decrease at a shocking rate over the last 200 years (90 – 98%) – mainly due to direct and indirect destructive human actions!
In fact, “wild” lion populations throughout much of Africa are heading towards extinction more rapidly than previously thought, decreasing from ±1,2 million (1800) to less than 18 000 (2018) with more than 30% decrease over just 3 years (2015 – 2018).
In fact, for the first time in history – there are presently LESS lions than rhinos in Africa!!!
As an apex African predator, this drastic decline in lion numbers, highlights a much wider global conservation crisis.